Memory Care Caregiver Full-Time

475 MANAGEMENT; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

475 MANAGEMENT is seeking a Caregiver for Avella of Roseville in Roseville, CA. The role focuses on personal care, daily living activities, and maintaining residents’ dignity and safety in a dementia care setting.

The position requires English communication skills, a high school diploma, and at least one year of healthcare experience. Flexible shifts and teamwork are emphasized to support residents and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Able to work in a dementia unit environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in ADL tasks such as bathing, grooming and hygiene.
• Support residents at mealtime and help with serving meals and clearing tables.
• Encourage participation in daily activities and maintain a safe environment.
• Report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Assist residents with mobility and transfers using safe techniques.

Skills

ADL assistance

English proficiency

Empathy/patient care

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Avella of Roseville - Roseville, CA 95678

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

SCHEDULE: Sunday - Thursday | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM (PM Shift)

The Caregiver is responsible for providing personal assistance and routine daily care and services related to the residents in accordance with the Resident Care Profile, and as may be directed by the Executive Director and Health Services Director in order to enhance the residents’ independence and quality of life. This position is atanAvella community. In addition, the Caregiveris responsible forassistingresidents with recreational activities to helpmaintaintheiroptimumlevel of functioning. Reports to: Health Services Director or Memory Care Director or Memory Care Program Director, as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• 1. Assist residents in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL) tasks as needed and directed. This includes bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, transportation to meals and activities, boweland bladder functions (e.g., take to bathroom, portable commode, change incontinency products, etc.), shaving, dressing, and hair care.
• 2. Respond toresident’sneeds promptly whilemaintainingeach resident’s self- respect, personal dignity, personalsafetyand confidentiality.
• 3.Assistresidents into and out of bed and wheelchair as needed, following safe lifting/transferring techniques.
• 4.Assistresidents at mealtime,providing assistancewith serving meals and clearing tables after each meal, as directed. Deliver room trays, as directed.
• 5. Encourage residents toparticipatein daily activities such as bedmaking,laundry, and setting tables.
• 6. Encourage andassistresidents in keepingrooms’neat andmaintaininga safe environment.
• 7. Assure that residents are dressed and groomed appropriately.
• 8. Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to a supervisorimmediately.
• 9. Respondtimelyto resident pull chords/alerts. Carry radio on person and respond asrequired.
• 10. Assist Activities Department staff in carrying out planned activities.Assistresidents in preparing for activity and social programs.
• 11. Assure that resident care sign-off sheets are completed by the end of each shift.
• 12.Assistnew residents with arranging personal items and help to familiarize themtonew surroundings, by introducing them to other residents.
• 13. Assist Medication Aides in the performance of their job requirements and assume medication aide activities when needed.
• 14. Use Universal Precautions and follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids.
• 15. Perform fire and safety procedures when needed toassureresident/staff safety.
• 16. Display tact and friendliness when dealing with residents,familiesand visitors.
• 17. Attend scheduled in-service classes and mandatory staff meetings.
• 18. Maintain all required certifications/licensures as required by state law or company policy.
• 19. Provide support tocommunity’smarketing efforts through positive/friendly interaction during all property tours and telephone contact with the public, andas directed by a supervisor.
• 20. Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff,residentsand guests, following established safety standards.
• 21. Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
• 22. Support a positive and professional image through actions and dress.
• 23. Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Health Services Director, Journey Care Director, Journey Program Director or Executive Director.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year experience in a health care environment or equivalent preferred.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to do simple mathematical calculations.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to work patiently with cognitively impaired individuals.

Oral/Written Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to follow oral and written directions.

Equipment Used: Standard household equipment (dishwasher, iron, vacuum cleaner, washer, dryer). Computer and standard officeequipment.

Physical Effort: Must be mobile. Ability toassistcognitively impaired people withactivities of daily living. Able to perform physicalrequirements of the job. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not morethat6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment.

Personal Characteristics:Possessesgood character and displayshighdegree of personal integrity. Ability to work with others in providing care. Ability to show sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.

Working Conditions: Air-conditioned, well-lighted health care environment. In dementia unit, ability to work in securedareawith heavyinteraction with a demented population.

Other: (As required by Title 22) Employee must pass a criminalrecordclearance prior to beginning work in the community. Employeemust possesscurrent first aid training. Employeemust be at least eighteen (18) years of age.